Services

Five Counties Children's Centre -- This Centre delivers the preschool speech & language program in Peterborough/Five Counties area for children up to age 6.  They also provide programs for children with physical disabilities through to age 19.  There is a wait list for these free services but it is good to put your child on the wait list as soon as possible if you have concerns.


Resources -- Language Development

These resources will provide further information about what skills typically develop at each age and will help you judge whether there is cause for concern.
        Ontario Ministry of Child & Youth Services -- Preschool Speech & Language Program 
              - Developmental Milestones for Communication
        LookSee Checklist - also known as Nipissing District Developmental Screen
 
Fluency/Stuttering
         The Stuttering Foundation of America - 7 Tips for Talking with Your Child